Theatre personality, author Dr D K Chowta no more


Team Udayavani, Jun 19, 2019, 3:36 PM IST

Mangaluru: Renowned theatre organizer and author, Dr D K Chowta (81), passed away on Wednesday, June 19.

He was from Meyyapadavu in Manjeshwar and made unique contributions to the fields of Tulu and Kannada literature. He is survived by son, Sandeep Chowta, a musician by profession, and daughter, Prajna Chowta.

Mr Chowta had penned novels Mittabail Yamunakka and Kariya Vajjerna Kathekulu and he also authored Tulu plays, Pilipattigadasu, Mooji Muttu Mooji Loka, and Paat Pajjelu.

Mangalore University had conferred honorary doctorate on him in recognition of his contributions to the field of literature. In 2011, he was also chosen for the Tulu Sahitya Academy award.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Youth attempts suicide after being humiliated in public for wearing ripped jeans in Belthangady

India crawl to 51 for 4 after losing top-order

Nursing student suicide: Three students arrested in Kerala

Nadda’s letter to Kharge full of falsehoods: Cong

10 month baby gets new heart, new life

Actress Kasthuri released from jail, says ‘I thank those who made me raging storm’

Kidnapped for ransom in 1998, 26/11 survivor Gautam Adani faces biggest trial

Related Articles More

Youth attempts suicide after being humiliated in public for wearing ripped jeans in Belthangady

Global Bhagavad Gita Quiz Announced: Registration now open

Kasaragod: Husband murders woman PSI

Puttur: Private bus crashes into house to avoid collision with school bus

Mangaluru: POCSO case – Convict sentenced to 20 years in prison

MUST WATCH

Christmas Cake Fruit Mixing

DK Shivakumar

Rose Cultivation

Geethotsava

Naxal Operation


Latest Additions

US charges against Adani, 7 others could lead to arrest warrants, extradition bid: attorney

Youth attempts suicide after being humiliated in public for wearing ripped jeans in Belthangady

Baku climate talks: The ‘X’ factor that could determine future of Global South

Kerala HC denies bail to police officer accused of ‘raping’ minor Dalit girl

Global Bhagavad Gita Quiz Announced: Registration now open

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.